[[Ps-140]] Prev: [[Prophecies in Ps-139]] | Next: [[Prophecies in Ps-141]] --- ### They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: This description of the wicked is identified as a universal condition of fallen humanity, demonstrating the realization of total depravity. *Historical context*: The Apostle Paul explicitly quotes this verse in [[Rom-03#v13|Romans 3:13]] (written c. 57 AD) to demonstrate that all of humanity is under sin, fulfilling the scriptural diagnosis of the human heart's condition. *Related to*: [[Ps-140#v3|Psalm 140:3]] ### An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: A prediction of the inevitable downfall and lack of lasting legacy for those who use speech for malice or commit acts of violence. *Historical context*: Theologians and historians observe this as a recurring 'divine law' or 'prophetic principle' seen in the collapse of oppressive regimes and figures like Haman (Book of Esther) or Doeg the Edomite, whose legacies were destroyed despite their temporary power. *Related to*: ### Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: A prediction of the final state of the righteous, where they are granted permanent access to and residence with God. *Historical context*: This is viewed in Christian theology as being fulfilled through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost, c. 33 AD) and ultimately realized in the 'New Jerusalem' where God dwells with man as described in [[Rev-21#v3|Revelation 21:3]]. *Related to*: ### Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: An imprecatory prophecy regarding the ultimate fiery judgment of the enemies of God. *Historical context*: While based on the historical precedent of Sodom and Gomorrah, scholars like Thomas Fenton and Charles Spurgeon classify this as a prophecy of the 'fiery judgment of the Lord's coming' and the final defeat of the 'beast and false prophet' described in [[Rev-19#v20|Revelation 19:20]]. *Related to*: --- #ai_prophecy